Eredivisie: PSV Edges NEC 5-3 in Eight-Goal Thriller

Reigning champions PSV Win chaotic match against NEC

PSV secures a 5-3 win over NEC in a thrilling Eredivisie match featuring eight goals and multiple dramatic moments.

Ricardo Pepi rewarded PSV manager Peter Bosz's confidence with the opening goal, calmly slotting the ball into...

Reigning Eredivisie champions PSV secured a 5-3 victory over NEC Nijmegen in an eight-goal thriller. The match saw several dramatic moments, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. PSV's manager Peter Bosz gave striker Ricardo Pepi his first start since recovering from an ACL injury, and he repaid the faith with two goals.

Pepi opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a well-taken goal and doubled his tally in the 49th minute with a header from Ivan Perisic's cross. His performance was a significant boost for PSV, who are looking to make a strong impression in the Champions League.

PSV adopted an attacking mindset against NEC, recognizing the opponent's potent offense that had scored 14 goals in their first four games. NEC had started the season strongly with three convincing wins before suffering a 3-2 loss away at Fortuna Sittard.

NEC's offense had been impressive, with the team showcasing their attacking prowess in the early stages of the season. PSV's decision to attack was likely influenced by NEC's high-scoring games, and the match promised to be an exciting encounter between two offensively-minded teams.

Ricardo Pepi rewarded PSV manager Peter Bosz's confidence with the opening goal, calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner after just 12 minutes. This early strike set the tone for a lively match, with both teams looking to assert their dominance.

However, PSV's joy was tempered when defender Armando Obispo was forced off with a head injury after a collision with Ahmetcan Kaplan. Obispo was helped off the field, walking gingerly, and was replaced by Ryan Flamingo. Fortunately, the substitution seemed to be precautionary, and Obispo's injury didn't appear to be too serious.

PSV doubled their lead against NEC when Ruben van Bommel capitalized on a slip-up from Brayann Pereira. Van Bommel rushed towards goalkeeper Gonzalo Crettaz and calmly put the ball in the empty net in the 30th minute, giving PSV a 2-0 advantage.

NEC responded swiftly to PSV's goal, with Virgil Misidjan firing a precise shot into the bottom corner just two minutes later. The goal showcased NEC's attacking prowess and their ability to quickly adapt to the game's momentum, narrowing the deficit to 2-1.

PSV quickly responded to NEC's goal, with Joey Veerman scoring a stunning long-range effort. Veerman received the ball in NEC's half and beautifully curled it into the top corner, restoring PSV's two-goal lead in the 33rd minute.

The chaotic nature of the match continued into the second half. Ricardo Pepi scored PSV's fourth goal just four minutes into the half, heading the ball past Crettaz after a lofted cross from Ivan Perisic. Pepi's goal showcased PSV's attacking threat and further complicated NEC's defensive task.

Youssef El Kachati scored NEC's second goal four minutes after Virgil Misidjan's strike, unleashing a powerful shot from outside the box that flew into Matej Kovar's goal. This goal showcased El Kachati's impressive shooting ability and kept NEC's chances of comeback alive.

Tjaronn Chery scored his third goal of the season, putting the ball in Kovar's bottom corner to make it 4-3. However, PSV players protested furiously, claiming NEC's throw-in prior to the goal was taken 10 meters further up the pitch than it should have been. Despite the protests, referee Danny Makkelie allowed the goal to stand.

Myron Boadu, who replaced Ricardo Pepi in the 65th minute, made an immediate impact. He headed in a Joey Veerman corner in the 72nd minute, adding to PSV's tally and making it 5-3.

And breathe… we take the 3 points back to Eindhoven 🏟️#NECPSV pic.twitter.com/bPcAMKN9VO

— PSV (@PSV) September 13, 2025

NEC's Tjaronn Chery had a chance to reduce the deficit when he took a penalty in the final stages of the match. However, he hit the crossbar, keeping PSV alive and denying NEC a potential lifeline.

PSV held on to their 5-3 lead after a chaotic match, securing a thrilling win over NEC Nijmegen. The match featured eight goals and numerous dramatic moments, showcasing the attacking prowess of both teams.

Match Highlights

Other notable moments in the match included Joey Veerman's stunning goal from distance and Myron Boadu's clinical finish to seal the win for PSV. NEC's Virgil Misidjan, Youssef El Kachati, and Tjaronn Chery also scored, but it wasn't enough to overcome PSV's strong performance.

Upcoming Champions League Fixture

With this win, PSV continues their strong form ahead of their UEFA Champions League opener against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17th, at 18:45 CET, and PSV will look to make a strong impression in the competition.